Postoperative “complications" following laparoscopic-assisted anorectoplasty: A systematic review

Systematic review of 1058 patients undergoing laparoscopic-assisted anorectoplasty for anorectal malformations found rectal prolapse (14%), urethral diverticulum (3%), and anal stenosis (3.5%) as most common complications. Functional outcomes varied by malformation type, with fecal soiling rates highest in rectobladder neck fistula cases (36%).